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Nigerians urge NFF to extend Chelle’s contract despite Eagles’ semi-final ouster
Despite Nigeria’s semi-final exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, football fans across the country have praised the Super Eagles’ performances and called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to extend the contract of head coach Eric Sekou Chelle. The Super Eagles were eliminated on Wednesday after a dramatic 2–4 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco, following a goalless…
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Pharaohs land in Casablanca for third-place tie against Super Eagles
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s opponent in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), being held in Morocco, Egypt, arrived in Casablanca on Thursday for the encounter. The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs will battle for the bronze medal of the ongoing tournament after losing their semi-final matches to Morocco and Senegal, respectively. Led by head…
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Again, Morocco leads race for AFCON 2028 hosting rights
Morocco has emerged as a leading candidate to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, following deliberations expected at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee scheduled for Sunday, ahead of the AFCON final. According to indications from within CAF circles, the North African nation’s strong infrastructural profile and recent experience in staging major continental tournaments…
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Chelle blames below-par performance for Eagles’ loss to Morocco
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has given his reasons for Nigeria’s loss to Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash on Wednesday night. Nigeria were knocked out of the tournament after falling 4–2 on penalties to the host nation, following a tense encounter that ended goalless after regulation time and extra time. Speaking after the match, Chelle…
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CAF sanctions Samuel Eto’o over conduct during Morocco–Cameroon tie
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down stiff sanctions to the President of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o, following his conduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash between Morocco and Cameroon. In a statement released by CAF, Eto’o was suspended for four matches and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct related…
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons face Zambia, Egypt, Malawi in Group C
Defending champions and nine-time winners of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Nigeria have been drawn into Group C of the 2026 tournament following the official draw held on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The 2026 edition marks a historic milestone for African women’s football, as WAFCON expands to 16 teams for the first time,…
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FG commends Super Eagles for resilience despite AFCON semi-final defeat
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has praised the Super Eagles for their determination and fighting spirit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. Nigeria’s campaign ended on Wednesday after the Atlas Lions of Morocco defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to secure a place in the AFCON final. In a statement…
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Despite Morocco defeat, BUA chairman pledges $500,000 to Super Eagles
By Kunle Sanni – Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has pledged to donate $500,000 to the Super Eagles despite their semi-final loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria on Wednesday crashed out of the tournament after losing 4–2 on penalties to Morocco following a goalless draw after 120 minutes. Penalty misses by Samuel Chukwueze…
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Morocco ends Nigeria’s title hopes with penalty shoot-out win
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s hope of winning a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title ended painfully on Wednesday night as the Super Eagles lost their semi-final clash 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco. The energy-sapping encounter, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, ended goalless as both teams failed to find the back of the net throughout…
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Sadio Mane sends Senegal through to AFCON final
By Tosin Omojola – Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the decisive goal as the Teranga Lions of Senegal beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 1–0 to book their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ongoing in Morocco. The first semi-final encounter, played at the Grand Stade de Tangier, saw both sides give their all in…
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